What roles did Abdel Fattah al-Burhan hold, and when?

Abdel Fattah al-Burhan

Sudanese army general who is commander-in-chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council.

CurrentCurrent answer

Currently Commander-in-Chief, Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), since an undated start. 2 dated roles on record.

Latest source 9 Oct 2026Reviewed 26 Oct 20267 sources

Roles, most recent first

Commander-in-Chief Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Current
Head of the SAF as commander-in-chief, as described by the US Treasury and Global Affairs Canada.^{1 2}
Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan Current
Head of Sudan's transitional Sovereignty Council, as described in reporting on the US designation.³

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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